Lifeguard - Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

Requirements / Qualifications

Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification Maintain current certification in CPR / Emergency Cardiac Care.

Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must submit a complete application and submit : - A cover letter, speaking to your interest in this position - A resume - Three (3) letters of recommendation from professional references, at least one of whom was a supervisor

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

The following are required for this position prior to offer of employment : ~Fingerprint Clearance ~TB Clearance ~Valid American Red Cross - Lifeguard Training and CPR / First Aid / AED or American Red Cross - Water Safety Instructor

A Lifeguard protects persons using a school swimming pool by guarding against hazards or accidents and, provides rescue and first-aid services, and takes protective action in emergencies as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Enforces regulations at a school swimming pool to prevent accidents

Rescues persons in danger of drowning and administers cardiopulmonary

resuscitation and first aid when necessary

Checks air temperature and chemical content and temperature of water, and brings

nonstandardconditions to the attention of persons responsible for pool maintenance

Inspects pool equipment and reports unsanitary, hazardous, or unsafe conditions

certificated personnel

Performs minor emergency repair, maintenance, and clean-up work required to prevent

accidents and to maintain maximum health conditions

Answers inquiries and gives information to the public regarding swimming programs

and special events

Teaching swimming skills to students under the direction of a certificated instructor

Monitor swim pool locker rooms

Set up pool for water polo and swim competitions, operate timing systems and assist in

meet operation

Performs related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Regulations governing the operation and use of school swimming pools

Methods of rescuing persons from water

First aid, including methods of cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Health standards and safety practices for swimming pools

Emergency procedures to obtain Fire Department Rescue Squad services

ABILITY TO :

Swim and apply water rescue methods, such as breaks, holds and carries

Swim skillfully and provide instruction and guidance to students

Immediately evaluate an emergency situation and act decisively in response to the

situation

Remain calm in emergencies

Administer appropriate life-saving procedures in emergencies

Remain alert and maintain focus of attention for long periods of time without being

distracted

Enforce rules and regulations and maintain discipline

Work effectively with students, school employees, and the public

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard in a noisy facility

EDUCATION :

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

EXPERIENCE :

Six (6) months of progressively responsible experience in public lifeguarding in an organized

setting of young people is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of valid certificates in the following areas :

American Red Cross - Lifeguard Training and CPR / First Aid / AED or American Red

Cross - Water Safety Instructor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Incumbent must maintain physical condition necessary for swimming and proper

application of rescue and first-aid techniques

Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, walk, run, and crawl

Perform moderate to heavy physical exertion

Lift and move inert bodies in a water environment

Must be able to safely lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds

Reach in all directions

Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time

Work predominantly in outdoor environment, including possible adverse weather

conditions

Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Speaking and hearing to exchange information

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable

accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and

depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and

the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.